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I made the ladybird square just to try and teach myself to double knit, it took a few rows before I got into the hang of changing colours (as can be seen in the bottom of the ladybird square) but after that it was pretty easy. Once I’d done one, a friend gave me the idea of knitting more animal print squares and making a blanket. So far I have made these six and am half way through a tiger. The blanket may be a long way off but the squares could always be used as coasters or trivets.

Double Knitting

Double knitting is when two yarns are knitted at the same time creating a stocking stitch appearance on both sides of the fabric. If using two different coloured yarns the colours will be reversed on each side. The hardest parts are the cast on and changing colours.